These are the tools you absolutely need in your kitchen; the ones you’ll reach for more often than you think. Whether you’re baking a cake or stirring up a batch of cookies, make sure you have these ...

A hard week at the office, family issues, that pile of laundry, bills to pay: When the going gets tough, the tough get baking. Yes, stress baking is real, and whether you’re a pastry chef in the ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

To bake is to be human. And baking, like life, is about reinvention and improvisation. Whether your tastes run to crusty breads, flaky pastries or chewy cookies, you’ll need to build your skills on a ...

With holiday feasts featured in food magazines, newspaper supplements, and on your favorite food channels, you know it's time to dust off your old recipes or find new ones to try. No matter what you ...

If your little one is inquisitive and always asking questions about the process of making cupcakes, they might enjoy their own baking tools. It’ll give them a sense of responsibility and ownership of ...

Baking is certainly one of the satisfying activities to take part in. Whether you are having a low day or you feel like cheering yourself up, a sweet treat will only add happiness and positivity to ...

No dessert spread is complete without a pie, whether it’s apple, pumpkin or another seasonal variety. You can purchase a pre-made pie, but baking your own is so much more satisfying — plus, it gives ...